Secret Santa 2013

SillyMangoX

*******Entries are now closed for 2013, SS quota is FULL*******

Ladies and Gentlemen, back due to popular demand, here it is – Secret Santa 2013!



Anniehoo has kindly handed over the reins to me this year – I’ve a lot to live up to!

Now most of you who have been here over the last few years know the story, but for those newcomers here is an explanation. Animal and Pet Issues Secret Santa is just like a regular one but with a little difference – this is for your pets!


*******Entries are now closed for 2013, SS quota is FULL*******

You can enter as many pets as you like, but remember that you will be buying for an equal amount.
You can make or buy your present, but the limit for spending is €10 – get creative! This could be one big gift or lots of little ones.

To enter you must have greater than 100 posts on boards – this is to make sure that all entries are genuine posters. I think last year’s number of 50 entries was pretty good so I will stick to that!

All entries must be received by November the 18th.

Posting dates between December 2nd to 9th

Package opening date : December 22nd.

For those of you wishing to enter, PM me with the following:
Your Details
Your Name – Make sure that the package will reach you, you can use your full name or initials.
Your Address – this will be treated with the strictest confidence. This can be your home address, or a c/o address/ work address!

Your pet’s details
Species:
Pet’s name (optional):
Gender:
Breed/size:
Is food allowed: (note that some animals may suffer from allergies)
Likes/Dislikes:

I’d like to keep the thread a fun, happy place to discuss the festivities/post pictures, so if there are any problems keep it to PMs with either myself or Anniehoo (the supervising mod :P)

As a few of last years entries have sadly passed away, this thread is dedicated to them.xx

Knine

PM sent :-)

SingItOut

PM sent

SillyMangoX

The thread is only up half an hour and we already have 9 entries!!

tk123

YEEEHHoooooooooooo!! PM sent!!

baby and crumble

You guys, I am actually crying here!

That's so sweet of you to dedicate this to Beanie and Isabella.

To anyone humming and hawing about whether to take part- do it! It's so much fun!!!!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Raminahobbin

I'm fierce excited. Whoever sent me the Santa hat last year: Kayla got VERY good use out of it (much to her dissatisfaction) and it will be making a reappearance again for the festivities this year



If dogs could make THIS face, she would be doing it in this picture :P

SillyMangoX

I was just telling my mother about this, she thinks I'm absolutely insane, then I reminded her she helped me with the shopping last year.. :pac:

Knine

SillyMangoX wrote: »

I was just telling my mother about this, she thinks I'm absolutely insane, then I reminded her she helped me with the shopping last year.. :pac:

My now 11 year old daughter helped me last year. We had great fun picking out stuff.

SillyMangoX

Knine wrote: »

My now 11 year old daughter helped me last year. We had great fun picking out stuff.

And you did such a good job at it too :P

bluecherry74

Count me in again. Last year was great fun! Not sure whether to enter the dogs again this year or enter one dog and one cat and make them share. Rest assured I'll spare ye from having to find a present for a chicken.

There were tears in my eyes when I saw the photos of Beanie and Isabella.

PurplePrincess

You should enter the chicken for the craic!!! I got a bearded dragon last year and after my initial "what the hell do I get" I started my research and found it very interesting and I learnt loads about them.

BullBauld

PM sent.

Myself and Rufus had Beanie last year

Knine

PurplePrincess wrote: »

You should enter the chicken for the craic!!! I got a bearded dragon last year and after my initial "what the hell do I get" I started my research and found it very interesting and I learnt loads about them.

+ 1

God (and SillyMangoX) only knows what's entered this year. :-)

SillyMangoX

Knine wrote: »

+ 1

God (and SillyMangoX) only knows what's entered this year. :-)

There's a few interesting ones alright :P

DBB

Can I also add, though it's been alluded to already, that we'd loooovvve to see a bit of variety in species, so whether you own a pony, a dog, a terrapin or a stick insect, stick your name in the hat!

*note to self: mwa ha haaaa at whoever has to buy a present for a stick insect :-)*

bluecherry74

Right, so it looks like I'll be entering one dog, one cat and one chicken. I'm going to have to do my own mini draw to decide which ones!

anniehoo

I HOPE i get the chicken :pac::pac::pac::pac:

pampootie

Pm sent. Had the best fun last year letting my dog open the package!

SillyMangoX

anniehoo wrote: »

I HOPE i get the chicken :pac::pac::pac::pac:

I'm accepting bribes :P :pac::pac:

sambuka41

Ah Beanie, I had him in the first year of SS, so handsome. I'm looking forward to getting out there looking for stuff again!! This is more fun than a human SS!!

falabo

Roux and Maxi are in again. Will PM u tomorrow.

taytobreath

I have cats, do i get presents for cats to send to another person with cats, sorry im new to this

SillyMangoX

taytobreath wrote: »

I have cats, do i get presents for cats to send to another person with cats, sorry im new to this

You could get any species at all that's entered, I'll be drawing names out of a hat when it fills up so you could get anything

sparkle_23

Can I take part this year even though I'm in Canada? I could have my pets gift sent to my parents in Ireland & they could send it over to me if price of postage would be a problem!

SingItOut

When we're talking about strange species I think I'm going to add my Chinchilla with the two cats and dog

meoklmrk91

PM sent, was too late and never got to enter last year, looks like it could be good fun and I'm sure my buddy would only be too happy to have an extra present.

angeldaisy

Pm sent, my first time!

SillyMangoX

Still have space for 15 more pets For anyone looking for some happy reading on a cold night, the previous SS threads can be found here, here and here

jellybear

Would love to take part but don't have 100 posts yet. Fingers crossed I'll get there by next Christmas ;-) Looking forward to following this years thread!

SillyMangoX

I think I could make an exception since you seem to be a regular enough poster here, and sure 70 posts isn't that far off! :P

fredweena

Sooooo looking forward to this!!!! First christmas with the dog around.

jellybear

SillyMangoX wrote: »

I think I could make an exception since you seem to be a regular enough poster here, and sure 70 posts isn't that far off! :P

Oh yay!! Well after a discussion about which of our thirteen pets to enter we've settled on Rosie as it's going to be her first Christmas! Will send a PM now with all the details. Thank you for letting us enter!!

scudzilla

Entered my 2 beasts, Brodi has been in every one so far, time for young Ozzy to enter the fray too

rannerap

This is my first Christmas with cats so I entered them both. Cant wait to get shopping for the two that I get!!!

SillyMangoX

It's so exciting isn't it! Last year was my first year and I went mental around all the pet shops trying to decide what to get and of course my 2 fluffballs 'helped' by ripping the wrapping paper on the presents I was trying to wrap! And now I have Dude to throw into the mix this year too so more presents to buy and receive :P

anniehoo

If anyone's still himming and hawwing about joining, I have to post this video from the 2011 SS. It has literally cracked me up everytime I've watched it. This was Zapperzy's (a previous Mods dog called Charlie) having an absolute ball :D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucApC7BrtGA

honerbright

Exciting! Will join but I'll have to wait till tomorrow cause I'm on holidays and away from the computer (and my babies, I miss their furry faces )

Themadhouse

Woo hoo!

Themadhouse

2 entered. :-)

Tiat Young

Don't have any pets and only new but really looking forward to seeing what everyone gets!! enjoyed looking back on previous secret santa's earlier

SillyMangoX

Only 3 spots left!!! :O

Ste-

SillyMangoX wrote: »

Only 3 spots left!!! :O

Just sent in our two hope they made it.

SillyMangoX

Okay I've decided since I am an utter glutton for punishment, I will accept 10 more entries, upping the total number to 60!! But I think I'll only give it to the end of the week rather than wait till the 18th, because more entries means more PM's to organise! So it's now or never people

Just deleted my other post about it being full since it's not anymore :P

SillyMangoX

7 spots left! Will DBB's wish of a stick insect come true? Cmon someone out there must have one :P Or any other animal

DBB

SillyMangoX wrote: »

7 spots left! Will DBB's wish of a stick insect come true? Cmon someone out there must have one :P Or any other animal

I'll settle for a tarantula. Or giant snails. :-D

SillyMangoX

Hmm maybe I should advertise this over in the Aquariums/ Terrariums / Vivariums forum :P

tazwaz

pm sent

SillyMangoX

6 spots left, if you want to enter it's now or never because I am NOT going any higher than 60 :pac: :pac:

Pumpkinseeds

Yey, Felix puss is entered, I was gonna do all 4 of them but I'll stick with Felix for this year, he's been a real trooper with his ear, and they can share his present:)

ene

i am so excited for this! i followed it last year but didnt have enough posts!

Molly i am sure is excited too, she definitly understands this secret santa stuff!